James 1:12–18 – 19 June 2020

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 19 JUNE 2020

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

Read James 1:12–18
Who is listed in the passage?
List repeated words/phrases.
List 'connecting' words.
What commands or promises does James give?
What comparisons or illustrations does James make?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

What is 'the crown of life' in v. 12?
What does it mean that God is 'the Father of lights' in v. 17?
What does it mean to be a kind of 'firstfruits of his creatures' in v. 18?
What is the difference between trials and temptations?
Summarize the passage in one sentence.

APPLICATION

What will I do?

In trials, how do you keep your attention on the reward to come?
How can the doctrine of God help us fight temptation?
How can the doctrine of God help us not be deceived?
What temptations do you face, and what is the goal of your temptations?